Study in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Who this applies to

Students at Congolese (DRC) universities. French-medium; large public + private system.

Governing authority

Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et Universitaire (ESU). CAMES-recognized; LMD (transitioning).

Degree system

Graduat/Licence · Master · Doctorat (LMD reform ongoing). French-language.

Admission

How

Diplôme d'État (state secondary diploma) + capacity; international students apply with legalized diplomas.

Language

French.

Tuition

Public

Low public fees; the government slashed higher-education tuition fees for 2022-23.

Private

Higher fees at private/confessional universities.

Source

University World News (2021)

Student visa & residence permit

Study visa for non-nationals.

Scholarships

National scholarships; Francophonie/AUF; bilateral.

Sources & references

• fee cut — https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20211215212211672 (2026-06-12)
• system/list — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo (2026-06-12)